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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
4
William Campbell of 318 West Central Street Wichita Kansas reports relief from eczema after using several bottles of 8.8.8. He says he suffered for years and tried many treatments without success.
Mrs. Cranfill of Troy Indiana reports long running indigestion and dyspepsia improved after four bottles of Kodol, claiming it digests what you eat and leaves her feeling well. The letter promotes Kodol as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia and urges sufferers to use it after meals. A separate line questions coal railroad presidents over handling of President Roosevelt.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway hails Electric Bitters as a reliable medicine curing jaundice liver troubles and more. The ad touts 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction. Senator Clark of Montana plans a 3 million dollar Washington mansion amid re election talk.
A reader from McConnelsville Ohio credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing severe piles after three years of treatment by doctors. The testimonial claims the salve heals burns bruises cuts sores and eruptions and notes availability at O T Soetje's drag store.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for biliousness and liver disorders. The pills are described as non griping, gentle yet copious in movement, and toning to glands. Porxam Fapeness Dyes are claimed to be clean and non staining.
Public notice announces a special stockholders meeting in Chicago on August 24 1902 at 11 am and the regular annual meeting on October 15 1902. Stockholders of record by August 1 or August 19 receive a free travel ticket to Chicago and back for the meeting period with countersignature and office hours details.
The article recounts a Surinamese dragon called aboima as described in Stedman's expedition. It grows over forty feet, greenish back, yellow and dirty white under, with black ring markings and white center spots. Amphibious creature, it ambushes prey in marshy areas and can crush bones. it is said to bite from hunger and is not venomous.
A fragment from Shakespeare notes that ingratitude hurts more than winter wind and cold skies. The speaker laments false friendship and unforgotten benefits as the holly season mocks with a jolly refrain.
The article describes how seeds like Avena fatua and barley use hygroscopic awns to move with moisture changes. Avena fatua seeds wind their spiral hairs to expand when damp and contract when dry, aiding germination or destruction. Barley seeds have awns with teeth that force movement away from the parent stalk as moisture cycles, pushing seeds several feet.
P T Barnum joked about hotel pepper being half peas. The Adironack landlord doubted the claim and Barnum insisted, prompting a caustic grocer reply. The grocers noted pepper’s spelling shows half the letters are p’s and that the product matches orthography.
An anecdote from General Robert E. Lee's Civil War career recalls him inspecting batteries below Richmond when Union fire broke out. He urged soldiers to shelter yet continued forward, stooping to rescue an unfledged sparrow fallen from a nearby nest.
The piece reports foreign flag hangings by Chinese quack doctors near hospitals with insults to European medicine, and a native Chinese butcher beaten publicly for displaying a foreign merchant sign in Nankin. It also recounts a buggy collision near Hazel Green injuring Mrs Miller while Mr Miller and a child were unhurt.
The Malleable Range showcases up to date features and a handsome design. This new range emphasizes versatility and user friendly controls, appealing to cooks seeking practical performance.
The school board hired Rose Baker of Mechanicsville as second assistant principal at the Anamosa high school and she started last week. Rev. W N Rousch abandoned reorganization efforts after six months and relocated to Moravia. Naomi Hofacre sues the City of Monticello for 4219 damages from an icy sidewalk fall, with a verdict for the plaintiff. The suit claimed an ankle injury and lifelong crutch use. A Jones County court proceeding featured strong arguments and a late-sealed jury verdict. A fishing party enjoyed a week near Aitken Minnesota with waitst n bear and deer sightings. 220 fish the first week, 250 the second, and 58 in one hour by three men.
The anticipated rural electric railways through Iowa failed to materialize due to high material costs. Cedar county voted dry as the county saloons closed last week after the supreme court invalidated the final license petition. Liquor interests plan a new petition, while prohibitionists pledge a strong fight.
The undersigned offers for sale a farm of 840 cultivated acres with 10 acres of timber located 83 miles west of the Castle Grove church and 12 miles west of Monticello. All well improved. For particulars inquire of Nicholas Kehoe or the undersigned. Good rooms for rent, office rooms in the Condon building, new roof, rooms to be papered to suit tenants. Enquire of.
Fertile Nebraska reports bountiful crops this year in a regional summary. A Burlington Route pamphlet offers free information on agricultural prospects mailed on application via J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha.
Store building recently occupied by Mr. H. J. Herman is for rent on reasonable terms, suitable for a clothing shop. 1413 W. A. OverMa, SA. Mr. and Mrs. John Dennison return from Battle Creek sanitarium with improved health. Cascade Pioneer.
In Iowa a man noted for wisdom leaped into tariff turmoil and faced public clamor for revision. He then resigned, exiting the controversy by stepping down from his post.
Representative Shafroth recalls in Nebraska campaign Bryan’s harsh remarks about the state’s Republican nominee. Bryan attends an Omaha event and is introduced by the governor who asks if he is a singer or a speaker. Bryan replies I speak as the governor admits he never heard of Bryan or his speeches.
Representative Lanham of Texas entered a Washington street car and tripped over a young woman's feet. Her eyes flashed a response as the incident unfolded.
A Washington Letter recounts a Texas encounter where a congressman tripped over a young woman and blamed her for the mishap saying her feet were too small to be seen. She forgave him, despite the awkward exchange.
President Robert C. Morris of the New York Republican county committee faced relentless demand from aspirants seeking placement in the new administration. He asked district leaders to withhold constituents and point to ideal candidates, prompting a district reply likening the effort to stopping a flood with a child’s dam story from the New York Times.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, wealth estimated at 40 to 50 million, waited at the Waldorf Astoria for a telephone when a stranger urged a wager on Mor ris Park. Vanderbilt declined saying he cannot afford gambling and is saving to buy a new automobile.
A fond parent mocks foolish men. A witty line about the gap between moustache and lip. Women preserve scandal in malice. Friendship is as tenuous as enmity. The rich parent route is seen as a first step to success.
Cream flour is offered for sale at the Model location. The notice notes available stock and pricing details for buyers.
Advert shows that over seventy five percent in the United States suffer from dyspepsia and liver issues with symptoms like sour stomach headaches heartburn and poor appetite. It urges readers to buy August Flower at 75 cents and claims two doses relieve symptoms supported by Green's Special Almanac. Tod Sloan once king of jockeys in England reportedly spent and lost $375000 in a single season and now lacks funds in Paris.
With family around him and a son riding for life, W H Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma but found instant relief and cure from King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He claims better sleep and health, while ads tout guaranteed bottles and free samples at a local drug store. Carnegie allegedly donates large sums daily, sparking grumbles about not consulting the public.
Mothers fear winter as croup and colds threaten children. One Minute Cough Cure liquefies mucus, reduces inflammation, and acts immediately to cure coughs colds grip bronchitis and lung trouble. Testimony from F B Mahon Hampton Ga cites restored voice before an oratorical contest and a medal win.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports headaches backache stomach pain and loss of appetite improved after using Dr Kings New Wife Pills. He says the remedy made him feel like a new man and relieved stomach and liver troubles. Available at Soetje's drug store for 25 cents. De verey adds a dismissive comment about the products.
A reader from Geneva Oregon claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed his 40 year battle with piles. The advertisement touts cures for cuts burns and skin diseases and warns against counterfeit products. It also promotes Putnam Fibse color dyes as bright fast and durable with 10 cent packages sold by druggists.
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